Parasitic plants act like genetic engineers by stealing and remodeling useful genes

StudentNewsletter newsroom brief · 1h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Many plant species parasitize other plants by latching on and taking the nutrients their hosts need to survive. But sometimes, plants steal more than nutrients; they take genes.

Many plant species parasitize other plants by latching on and taking the nutrients their hosts need to survive. But sometimes, plants steal more than nutrients; they take genes. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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